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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 65.96 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 65.96 and 23.73 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 65.96 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/65.96 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 65.96 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 1,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.23/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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